A life-long resident of Brevard County, Robert Makofske graduated from Cocoa Beach High School and received his Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Degree from Auburn University in 1983. At Auburn, Robert met his future wife Joanne Janosov and they married in 1984, both starting their engineering careers at Harris Corporation's Semiconductor Division. They have two children, Matt and Jessica. Matt was Confirmed at Faith "Viera" in 2000 and Jessica in 2002. Matt graduated from Auburn University in 2008 receiving his degree in Business Economics and is currently pursuing his Master of Economics at Auburn. Jessica is currently a Junior at Auburn University and is working towards her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. The Makofskes reside in Palm Bay and have been members of Faith "Viera" since 1997. Robert has served as an Elder since 2002 and as Head Elder since 2006. He also served on the Building Committee of the Ministry Center. Robert has been with Cadence Design Systems of San Jose, CA since 2000 and enjoys golf, the beach, fishing and computers.